Benahar

Benahar is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.1km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Benahar village. As per 2009 stats, Raghunathpur is the gram panchayat of Benahar village.

Here you can discover what makes Benahar unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Benahar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Benahar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Benahar is 326708. The village spans a total geographical area of 181.16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722173. Bankura is nearest town to Benahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Benahar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chhatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Benahar

Population of Benahar

According to the 2011 Census, Benahar has a total population of about 531, with approximately 261 males and 270 females. The sex ratio is around 1034 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 57 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 476. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.54%, with male literacy at about 71.26% and female literacy near 60.00%. There are around 109 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Benahar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Benahar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Benahar. As per the 2011 stats, Benahar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Benahar

Knowing the nearby villages of Benahar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Benahar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benahar